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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,612.92, 952,608.48 and 297,908.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,612.92, 952,608.48 and 297,908.56 is: 446,482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,612.92 : 952,608.48 = 297,908.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,612.92/952,608.48 = 297,908.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,612.92x = 952,608.48 × 297,908.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,612.92x = 283,790,220,520.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,790,220,520.59/635,612.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,482.78

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